A STOCKTON Heath firm have issued advice ahead of the eviction law changes set to take place in October.

From October 1, 2021, the law that enables landlords to legally evict tenants and repossess their property in England will change - returning the notice period landlords need to give to pre-pandemic timescales.

Pam Hardman, lettings director at James Peacock Property on London Road, explains the significance of the return to ‘normality’ for their landlords and tenants.

“With five legislative changes in such a short period it has been a real challenge to keep up, particularly for independent landlords without an agency to support them.

“Thankfully, with the pandemic (hopefully) behind us, the government has announced that it will return notice periods to the pre-pandemic period of two months.

“Whilst this isn’t good news for tenants who had more time to relocate via the Coronavirus Act, it is good for Landlords who have decided to sell their property or move themselves back into it.

“It should be noted that the Government have, however stated an intention to retain the power to implement the measures again should the public health situation worsens.”